Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 is a public utility dam located in Point Marion, West Virginia, along the Crooked Run river.


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Summary

Completed in 1983, this 38-foot high earth dam serves as a tailings storage facility with a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. The dam has a drainage area of 0.06 square miles and a surface area of 1 acre, making it a crucial structure for water resource management in the region.

The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory as of September 2015. With a regular inspection frequency of 2 years, the dam's emergency action plan is up to date as of April 2018, indicating a proactive approach to risk management and public safety in case of any potential incidents.

Located in a picturesque setting in Monongalia County, West Virginia, Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 stands as a testament to the importance of responsible dam construction and maintenance in protecting the environment and local communities. Its role in managing tailings and storing water resources highlights the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

CROOKED RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

23

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

38
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.